Scientists track the flow of trace gases through wetland root systems to understand the role of plants in biogenic gas fluxes.
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Conservation Farming Shown to Protect Carbon in Soil
A closer look at cultivated land informs actions to protect the vitality of our soil.
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Satellites Track Chlorophyll Fluorescence to Monitor Drought
New satellite observations show connection between solar-induced chlorophyll fluorescence and soil moisture—a key mechanism behind drought onset.
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Soil Texture Determines How Groundwater and Rain Impact Crops
Scientists model water table depth, soil texture, and weather conditions to identify how these variables interact to make or break corn yields.
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Assessing U.S. Fire Risks Using Soil Moisture Satellite Data
NASA satellite data and models provide information for mapping fire risks nationwide, giving agencies tools for fire response, say scientists at the AGU Fall Meeting.
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Global Warming Intensifies Drought Conditions in California
The rise in global temperatures has amplified naturally occurring drought conditions in California and has increased the chance of severe droughts in the future.
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Microbial Activity in Dry Soils
Researchers investigate how microbes respire in dry conditions.
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Future Research Directions for Soil Carbon Modeling
Representing Soil Carbon Dynamics in Global Land Models to Improve Future IPCC Assessments; Breckenridge, Colorado, 12–14 June 2014